misstrust | Rufus Catch-All

If that's all they know, how did he arrive to that conclusion in the first place?

I don't know. It might have just been a theory on his part. We can't verify it right now, at least.

[ Not enough evidence. ]

[Unfortunately.]

Did you speak with him yesterday?

... Yes. The subject of his memories didn't come up.

[ With a small, weary smile. ]

He just asked if I was also there to scold him.

[Spoken like a true child. Rufus shifts to face the water running under the bridge. They never spoke, so he doesn't have anything to say.]

... Does your face still hurt?

[ She's willing to share information, but honestly, what she and Virid spoke about was better kept between them. Even if Dorothy's the only one left alive to remember it.

Better to change the subject. ]

[Personal matters are better off being kept private.]

No more than it should.

[The scratches have already begun to heal. They should be gone in a few days' time. More than anything, they itch.]